On February 10, 2009 the Lonely Island's debut record "Incredibad" was released. It includes most of the SNL Digital Shorts as well as new songs featuring E-40, Julian Casablancas, Beck, Jack Black, and Norah Jones.
On their YouTube channel, The Lonely Island announced an upcoming album on October 28, 2010, which would be released in the spring of 2011. On December 18, 2010, the SNL Digital Short was the official music video of "I Just Had Sex" (featuring Akon), the first single off the album.
On January 29, 2011, the group debuted "The Creep" featuring Nicki Minaj and a cameo by filmmaker John Waters, on SNL and YouTube. On March 15, 2011, Direct Current Music reported that the album would be named Turtleneck & Chain and would be released on May 10, 2011. On April 1, 2011, The Lonely Island appeared as guests on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where they premiered the lead track, "We're Back!", as well as the new album cover. On April 19, 2011, the group released "Motherlover" featuring Justin Timberlake as the fourth single from the album. This song was last featured on season 34 of SNL.
The group held a fundraiser to promote their new album on April 16, 2011. This event was at Amoeba Music in Berkeley, California. There were only 250 tickets available, and the only way to obtain a ticket was to preorder their album. They hosted a Q&A session and an autograph session. Shortly after, "Motherlover" was released on iTunes. On May 7, they released a new track, "Jack Sparrow", featuring Michael Bolton. Turtleneck & Chain was both Emmy and Grammy nominated (for Best Comedy Album).
On January 26, 2013, the group released a new single on iTunes and Google Music, "YOLO" featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar. They also released a music video on their YouTube channel which revealed a new album was coming in 2013. On May 4th they announced that their new album will be called The Wack Album, also releasing its cover art and confirming that it will include people they have worked with in the past such as Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga and some new collaborators like Billie Joe Armstrong and Adam Levine. They also stated that each week until the album comes out they will release a new song or video from the album on each Wednesday called "Wack Wednesdays." The album was released on June 11, 2013.
I'm a Weirdo
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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People looking at me crazy, I don't care though
I'm a weirdo, w-w-weirdo
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
I say fuck no, I say fuck no
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
I'm a weirdo not a hero
Ergo I say ear-go
Cut my ear off, now I can't hear stereo
If that makes me weird, I'm weird
I use a Mach-3 razor on my beard
I use a Mach-10 razor down down here
Seven more blades cause I like it sheer
Use a banana as a telephone
Use a banana as a telephone
Use a banana as a telephone
Spoon in my ear cause my brain's made of gelatone
Latin girls say "turn up the Reggaeton"
But it's me in a wig, mind is hella gone
"Ay papi, you crazy"
Yeah I'm crazy for driving Miss Daisy
Best picture, must be doing something right
Chicken bit off my dick at a cockfight
Sewed it back on sitting at a stoplight
Bit a cop, got a ticket for a cock bite
I'm demented and deranged, motherfucker
Choose the middle seat on a plane, motherfucker
Just wrong like a dog in Ray-Bans
Piss off the roof, you could call me Rain Man
Best picture, must be doing something right
Fuck, I'm repeating myself, man, I'm not right
I'm a weirdo, yeah I'm a weirdo
People looking at me crazy, I don't care though
I'm a weirdo, w-w-weirdo
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
I say fuck no, I say fuck no
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
The Lonely Island's song I'm a Weirdo is a satirical take on the concept of 'weirdness' in society. The lyrics tell the story of a character who is unapologetically strange and does not care what others think of him. The chorus, "I'm a weirdo, yeah I'm a weirdo, people looking at me crazy, I don't care though", emphasizes the character's indifference to judgment and his unique self-expression. The line, "Had a psych eval didn't clear, though", suggests that the character may have some mental health challenges, contributing to his eccentricity. The lyrics also poke fun at societal norms through lines such as "Use a banana as a telephone" and "Choose the middle seat on a plane, motherfucker".
The song ultimately highlights the idea that society often tries to put people into boxes, categorizing them as 'normal' or 'weird', and those who do not fit into those boxes are often marginalized. Through the character's self-acceptance and humor, the song encourages listeners to embrace their own quirks and differences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a weirdo, yeah I'm a weirdo
I am not normal, I do things differently than most people.
People looking at me crazy, I don't care though
Others may think I'm strange, but it does not bother me.
I'm a weirdo, w-w-weirdo
I acknowledge that I am different from the norm and embrace it.
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
I do not care for others' opinions of me, and am not affected by them.
I'm a weirdo not a hero
I am not perfect, but I do not aspire to be a hero or role model to anyone.
Had a psych eval didn't clear, though
I have undergone a psychological evaluation, but I was not deemed 'normal' by society's standards.
Ergo I say ear-go
Thus, I came up with a nonsensical word play to express a thought.
Cut my ear off, now I can't hear stereo
I have taken an extreme measure to be unique, even if it means losing the ability to hear music properly.
If that makes me weird, I'm weird
I acknowledge that my actions are strange, but I am not ashamed of them.
I use a Mach-3 razor on my beard
I use a razor intended for facial hair on other body parts because I enjoy it.
I use a Mach-10 razor down down here
I use a razor with more blades than necessary to shave my genital area, as I find it enjoyable.
Seven more blades cause I like it sheer
I prefer to shave very closely, and therefore use many blades on my razor.
Use a banana as a telephone
I have used a banana as a phone just for the fun of it, even though it's not functional.
Spoon in my ear cause my brain's made of gelatone
I have put a spoon in my ear as a way of expressing my strange behavior and mindset.
Latin girls say "turn up the Reggaeton"
Even people who may not understand me find me strange and stuck in my own world.
But it's me in a wig, mind is hella gone
I am able to escape societal norms and embrace my weirdness by role-playing and not taking myself too seriously.
"Ay papi, you crazy"
Others may find my behavior strange and entertaining, and refer to me as crazy.
Yeah I'm crazy for driving Miss Daisy
I would do something that is seen as unconventional, like driving an elderly lady Miss Daisy around.
Best picture, must be doing something right
Despite my unconventional behavior, I have achieved a level of success that suggests I am doing something right.
Chicken bit off my dick at a cockfight
I have engaged in activities that are considered taboo and dangerous.
Sewed it back on sitting at a stoplight
I am able to bounce back from setbacks and continue living my life in my own way.
Bit a cop, got a ticket for a cock bite
I have taken actions that are illegal and potentially harmful, and faced the consequences of those actions.
I'm demented and deranged, motherfucker
I am not normal by societal standards, and relish in being different.
Choose the middle seat on a plane, motherfucker
I intentionally choose to sit in uncomfortable positions just to show my disregard for societal norms.
Just wrong like a dog in Ray-Bans
I find humor in nonsensical things, like a dog wearing sunglasses.
Piss off the roof, you could call me Rain Man
I engage in actions that are seen as inappropriate by society, and embrace these actions as part of my unique identity.
Fuck, I'm repeating myself, man, I'm not right
I acknowledge that my strange behavior and thought processes may not be fully rational or normal, but I find joy in embracing them nonetheless.
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
Once again, I reaffirm that I do not care for the opinions of others, and will continue living my life as a weirdo.
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
I am unapologetic for being different and will continue to live in my own unique way.
Ask me if I give a fuck, I say fuck no
My defiance of societal norms has become a defining part of my identity, and I will not let others' opinions change that.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDY SAMBERG, AKIVA SCHAFFER, JORMA TACCONE, SULTAN HANEEF BANKS
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My neighbor looks just like him, but his name is different. Larry, I think.
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